耐久

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 耐久, read たいきゅう, concerns enduring use or stress over time.
• Basic usage: In 新しい橋は強風への耐久試験を受けた。, the new bridge underwent a durability test against strong winds.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Test and property
  • 耐久試験 is a durability test, while 耐久性 is the property of being durable.